About
Leah is a certified labor support and postpartum doula, community leader, and care coordinator at Birthways, Inc., serving the greater Chicago area. She is a holistic caregiver and mentor of caregivers. Through her birthwork, she incorporates mind-body practices for an experience of comfort and ease each step of the journey into and through early parenthood.
Formally practicing as a doula since 2016, Leah understands that birth is a natural phenomenon experienced in our own unique way, and the postpartum time is a space that invites intentional pause and mindful care to learn about ourselves, our babies and new reality. As a fellow mother of 2 small people, she intends to bring tailored, non-judgmental and evidence-based support, resourcing the uncertainties of this special time of transition.
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I feel a calling to support women and families moving through the transformative prenatal, childbirth, and postpartum journey. My wish is to be of service to another, honoring wherever they are on their journey and whatever choices they make as a parent.
Education
WisdomWay Institute First Year Specialist/Postpartum Doula Certification
McClean Meditation Institute Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification
Sokana Collective Full Spectrum Birth Justice Doula Certification
Creating Space: Pelvic Dynamics, Fetal Positioning and Use of the Rebozo: Brittany Sharpe McCollum
Newborn Safety Workshop
Birthways Core Doula Training Program
Birth Arts International Labor Support Doula Training
Yoga Immersion 200-hour Teacher Training
Doulas Packages
Labor Support : Finalize Care
Labor support packages include 2 prenatal visits and 1 follow-up visit after the birth. When you book your package, your included visits will be ready to schedule. Okkanti's access framework helps pregnant people find their support systems while ensuring fair compensation for doulas. The fees you will pay for labor support packages range from $300- $2900, depending on access to insurance, employer plans, and subsidies. You'll be informed of your options during your initial consultation.
$300 ($300 due upfront)
Visits Information
Free Consultation | 1 hour(s) | |
Labor Support | 1 hour(s) | |